Residential Support Worker - Children' Residential Industry

Job Title: Children's Residential Support Worker

Location: Newcastle, Durham, Billingham, Hartlepool

Salary: From £12.50 per hour (unqualified) + excellent overtime and sleep-in pay

Working Hours: 24 / 36 / 48-hour contracts, 12-hour shifts (days & nights)

Number of Sleeps Required: Paid at £73 per sleep if required

Service: Children's Home

Service Users: YPs with SEMH, Autism, and Learning Disabilities

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children's Residential Care preferred or willingness to complete (funded if needed)

Employment Type: Full-time/ Part-time/ Permanent

• Ofsted Rating: Good or Outstanding
• Locations: Newcastle, Durham, Billingham, Hartlepool
• Type of YPs: Social, emotional, and mental health needs; autism; learning disabilities

We are seeking passionate, resilient, and empathetic individuals who can support young people in their day-to-day lives. You will help young people rebuild their childhoods, navigate challenges, and celebrate achievements. You will also support the smooth running of the home through daily tasks, paperwork, and mentoring.

We expect you to have:

• Positive can-do attitude and team player mindset
• Flexibility to work 12-hour day and night shifts, including weekends
• Full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
• Level 3 Children's Residential Care qualification (or willingness to complete, fully supported)
• Minimum age of 22 years due to legislative requirements
• Ability to build trusting relationships with young people and act as a positive role model

You will join a growing, values-led provider with multiple homes rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The provider focuses on delivering outstanding outcomes for young people while investing in staff development, wellbeing, and progression.

• Company Size: Medium to large, expanding provider
• Number of Homes: Multiple, all Good or Outstanding
• Future Plans: Continuous improvement and career progression pathways
• Other Services: Residential care for young people with diverse and complex needs

• Salary & Bonuses: Competitive pay, sleep-in payments (£73 per night), annual bonus, and partnership share scheme
• Training: Full two-week induction, in-house and partner training providers, six-month supported induction
• Holidays: 28 days annual leave including birthday off; additional leave for service milestones
• Progression: Most team leaders and managers promoted internally; fully supported Level 3 training
• Wellbeing & Recognition: Employee assistance, team member of the month awards, wellbeing tools
• Facilities: All homes rated Good or Outstanding with high-quality environments
• Additional Benefits: Casual dress, company pension, on-site parking, profit sharing, referral bonus (£200 per successful referral)

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people and want to join a supportive and values-led team, we encourage you to apply today.

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